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Dad's Garage Improv Theatre's annual fundraiser carnival is one of many events across the state being rescheduled because of coronavirus.

Dad's Garage Theater In Atlanta Postpones Major Fundraiser Over Coronavirus Concerns

Dad's Garage Improv Theatre's annual fundraiser carnival is one of many events across the state being rescheduled because of coronavirus concerns and...

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First COVID-19 Death Reported In Georgia

Gov. Brian Kemp announced on Thursday Georgia has its first confirmed death from COVID-19. Kemp said the 67-year-old man was hospitalized at WellStar...

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Students wait for a bus as concerns about Coronavirus grow.

Emory University Becomes First In Georgia To Use Remote Learning To Stem COVID-19 Spread

Emory University joined the growing list of schools around the country and opted to discontinue in person classes due to growing concerns over COVID-19....

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The Kansas Jayhawks prepare for a March Madness game at the Wells Fargo Arena in Iowa in March of 2016.

NCAA Will Play In Arenas Without Fans

UPDATE 5 p.m.: The NCAA announced Wednesday that men's and women's basketball tournaments will be played in arenas without fans due to the coronavirus...

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The City of Savannah has canceled its St. Patrick's Day parade, which draws large crowds annually, in light of the coronavirus.

Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade, Festival Postponed

The Savannah St. Patrick's Day parade and festival have been postponed, Mayor Van Johnson said Wednesday. The festival was scheduled for the weekend,...

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Dobbins Air Reserve Base is shown Monday, March 9, 2020, in Marietta.

Officials Must Balance Human Rights With Public Safety When Imposing Quarantine

Dozens of passengers from the Grand Princess cruise ship arrived Wednesday at Dobbins Air Force Base in Marietta. The passengers, who are residents of...

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Gov. Brian Kemp gives a briefing on the state's COVID-19 response.

Kemp Asks Lawmakers For $100 Million To Help With Coronavirus Response

Gov. Brian Kemp is asking the Georgia General Assembly to appropriate $100 million from the state’s rainy day fund to aid health officials and emergency...

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Savannah Patient Tested For COVID-19

A patient at Candler Hospital in Savannah is being tested for COVID-19. It is neither a confirmed nor a presumed case of the coronavirus.

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The first patient to arrive at the state's isolation camp at Hard Labor Creek State Park volunteered to go, officials said.

Where Hard Labor Creek State Park Got Its Name

The state park where Gov. Brian Kemp set up Georgia's first isolation camp for COVID-19 patients is raising eyebrows for its strange name. Hard Labor...

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The sign pointing to Hard Labor Creek State Park from downtown Rutledge, about 1/2 mile away from the isolation site for COVID-19 patients.

First Patient Sent To Hard Labor Creek State Park COVID-19 Isolation

The first patient to arrive at the state's isolation camp at Hard Labor Creek State Park volunteered to go, officials said Tuesday night. A Cherokee...

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Bibb County Schools Superintendent Curtis Jones during a press conference on coronavirus Tuesday, March 10.

Macon Schools Chief Addresses Coronavirus Concerns

No, schools will not be closing. Yes, the school district will be purposeful in making sure school bathrooms have enough soap. Those were just a couple...

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In a town hall on Tuesday, March 10, Augusta University president Brooks Keel said the state's only public academic medical center is prepared for coronavirus.

Augusta University President: 'Stay Calm, Wash Your Hands'

The state's only public academic medical center is prepared for coronavirus. That's what Augusta University President Brooks Keel said in a town hall...

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  • Sarah Rose

Officials To Use State Park To Isolate COVID-19 Patients In Georgia

Officials are making plans to isolate and monitor COVID-19 patients in Morgan County. Hard Labor Creek State Park is one of ten recreational parks built...

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COVID-19 cases are rising in Georgia. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness.

Initial Tests Show COVID-19 Infections Rise To 17 In Georgia

Health officials say a total of 17 people in the state have now tested positive, though some of the tests have yet to be confirmed by the Centers for...

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Gov. Brian Kemp delivers a briefing on the state's response to coronavirus Monday, March 9, 2020.

Kemp: Georgians Must Be ‘Vigilant’ As Coronavirus Cases Grow

Updated March 10 at 8:30 a.m. A South Korean national who was screened for coronavirus at the Atlanta airport does not have COVID-19, Gov. Brian Kemp's...

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